Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a performance profile in Inside that is heavily dictated by resolution, with the GPU acting as the primary bottleneck at higher settings. The measured data shows that this combination ranks 2915 out of 3716 tested combos in this specific game, placing it in the lower half of the field, yet it still achieves playable frame rates at most configurations. The following analysis breaks down the scaling behavior, setting-specific performance, and the individual roles of the processor and graphics card based strictly on the provided benchmark results.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear and predictable pattern where pixel count directly impacts the RTX 2060’s output. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces an average of 128 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same preset drops the average to 92 FPS, a reduction of 36 FPS or roughly 28% lower than the 1080p figure. Pushing further to 3840x2160 High brings the average down to 58 FPS, which is 70 FPS below the 1080p result and 34 FPS below the 1440p result. This scaling indicates that the GPU’s rendering workload increases almost proportionally with resolution, and the RTX 2060 begins to struggle to maintain high refresh rates beyond 1440p.

The Low preset offers a stark contrast in scaling behavior. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 256 FPS, which drops to 184 FPS at 1440p and then to 116 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is approximately 28%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is roughly 37%. This suggests that even at the lowest settings, the resolution increase still imposes a significant load on the GPU, though the absolute frame rates remain high enough for smooth gameplay. The fact that Low at 4K (116 FPS) outperforms High at 1080p (128 FPS) by a small margin shows that settings have a larger impact on performance than resolution alone in this title.

The Medium preset provides the most detailed data, including minimum and maximum frame rates, which helps illustrate stability. At 1080p Medium, the average is 205 FPS with a minimum of 174 FPS and a maximum of 236 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 147 FPS, with minimum and maximum values of 125 and 169 FPS respectively. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 93 FPS, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS. The consistency of the frame pacing, as evidenced by the relatively narrow spread between minimum and maximum at each resolution, suggests that the game is well-optimized for this hardware, with no sudden spikes or drops that would indicate a CPU limitation.

Ultra settings follow the same downward trend but start from a lower baseline. The 1080p Ultra average is 122 FPS, which is only 6 FPS less than High at the same resolution. At 1440p Ultra, the average is 88 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it drops to 55 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p Ultra is a 34 FPS decrease, and from 1440p to 4K Ultra is a 33 FPS decrease. This near-linear degradation suggests that the RTX 2060 is the limiting component at Ultra settings, as the CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are unlikely to be saturated by a puzzle platformer at these resolutions. The data points to the GPU being the primary constraint across all settings, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to avoid bottlenecking even at the highest frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the Medium preset offers the best balance between visual fidelity and performance for this hardware combination. At 1080p Medium, the system delivers 205 FPS on average, which is well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors. The minimum of 174 FPS ensures that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate stays comfortably above 144 FPS, making this the ideal choice for competitive or responsive gameplay. The 1440p Medium setting also holds up well, with an average of 147 FPS and a minimum of 125 FPS, which is still smooth for most displays.

For users targeting 4K, the Low preset is the only viable option for a consistently high frame rate. The 4K Low average of 116 FPS is playable, but the Medium preset at 4K drops to 93 FPS, which may introduce noticeable judder on 60Hz displays but is still acceptable for a slower-paced puzzle platformer. The High and Ultra presets at 4K, with averages of 58 and 55 FPS respectively, are borderline playable but do not provide the headroom needed for stable performance, especially if the game has any transient spikes. Given that the difference between High and Ultra at 1080p is only 6 FPS (128 vs 122), there is little reason to use Ultra unless the visual enhancements are deemed essential, as the performance cost is minimal but the frame rate advantage of High is also negligible.

The data suggests that the best experience per the measured rows is achieved by selecting Medium at 1080p or 1440p, as it provides the highest average FPS among the presets that also include minimum frame rate data. The Low preset at 1080p yields 256 FPS, but the lack of minimum/maximum data makes it harder to assess stability, and the visual downgrade may not be worth the extra 50 FPS over Medium. For 4K, users should prioritize Low to stay above 100 FPS, as the jump to Medium reduces the average by 23 FPS, which is a significant drop for a marginal visual improvement. In summary, Medium is the recommended preset for most scenarios, with Low reserved for 4K or for users who prioritize frame rate above all else.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2915 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the 78th percentile from the bottom, meaning it outperforms roughly 22% of other configurations. This ranking is notably lower than what the CPU’s individual benchmark scores might suggest, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing. The RTX 2060’s average benchmark score of 15290 places it in the 58th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 7700X’s average benchmark score of 35909 places it in the 85th percentile among all CPUs. This disparity in component performance levels explains why the combo rank is relatively low; the processor is capable of far more, but the graphics card holds it back.

Comparing the GPU to its nearest rivals, the RTX 2060 is nearly identical in average score to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, with a deltaPct of 0%. It is also within 0.1% of the AMD Radeon 680M and 0.6% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is 0.8% behind the RTX 2060 in average score, which is surprising given that the RX 7600 is a newer architecture, but the data shows they are closely matched in synthetic benchmarks. For the CPU, the Ryzen 7 7700X is 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core 7 250H, and 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H is 0.7% behind the 7700X. These narrow deltas indicate that the CPU is performing exactly as expected for its class, but the GPU’s 58th percentile ranking drags the overall combo down.

In the context of Inside, which is a puzzle platformer with relatively modest graphical demands, the low combo rank is likely due to the fact that many other tested combinations feature more powerful GPUs. The RTX 2060’s 6 GB of VRAM and 192-bit memory bus are sufficient for this game, but the card’s overall compute throughput is limited compared to modern mid-range offerings. The data shows that the combo is capable of high frame rates at lower resolutions, but it falls behind in the ranking because the benchmark database includes many systems with higher-end graphics cards. For users with this specific CPU-GPU pairing, the ranking serves as a reminder that the GPU is the component to upgrade first if seeking better performance in more demanding titles, though for Inside specifically, the results are adequate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average at 256 FPS, followed by Medium at 205 FPS, High at 128 FPS, and Ultra at 122 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one at 1080p with minimum and maximum values, showing a range of 174 to 236 FPS, which indicates a stable frame delivery. The High and Ultra presets lack minimum/maximum data, but their averages suggest that both are well above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p a smooth experience regardless of settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 184 FPS for Low, 147 FPS for Medium, 92 FPS for High, and 88 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset again provides the only min/max data, with a range of 125 to 169 FPS. This shows that at 1440p, the system can still achieve high refresh rates on Medium, but High and Ultra drop below 100 FPS, which may be noticeable on 144Hz displays. The gap between Low and Medium at 1440p is 37 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 55 FPS, indicating that the High preset imposes a substantial performance penalty.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 116 FPS for Low, 93 FPS for Medium, 58 FPS for High, and 55 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset has min/max of 79 to 106 FPS, showing a wider spread than at lower resolutions, which suggests that 4K is pushing the GPU to its limits. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is only 3 FPS, making Ultra essentially equivalent to High in terms of performance. The Low preset at 4K is the only one that maintains an average above 100 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K displays. Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Low offers the highest frame rates, Medium provides a good balance, and High/Ultra see diminishing returns as resolution increases.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the primary driver of performance in this combo, as evidenced by the resolution scaling data. The GPU features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is adequate for Inside, which is not a VRAM-intensive title, but the GPU’s compute capabilities are more relevant. With 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units, the RTX 2060 delivers a pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 6.451 TFLOPS, which is modest by modern standards but sufficient for a 2016 puzzle platformer.

The GPU’s clocks are set at a base of 1365 MHz and a boost of 1680 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). These clocks are relatively low compared to newer cards, but the Turing architecture’s efficiency helps maintain playable frame rates. The RTX 2060 has 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, though these are unlikely to be utilized in Inside given its age and genre. The card’s TDP is 160 W, and it requires a single 8-pin power connector with a suggested PSU of 450 W. The bus interface is PCIe 3.0 x16, which is sufficient for this game’s data transfer needs.

In benchmark tests, the RTX 2060 scores 14111 in Passmark G3D, which places it in the 58th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the GTX 580, has a nearly identical score, while the Radeon 680M and RTX 3050 OEM are within 0.1% and 0.6% respectively. The RX 7600 is 0.8% behind, showing that the RTX 2060 is still competitive with much newer cards in synthetic tests. However, the GPU’s 6 GB VRAM may become a limitation in future titles, but for Inside, the data shows that the card is the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The 4K Ultra average of 55 FPS and the 4K High average of 58 FPS both point to the GPU being unable to keep up with the pixel workload, while the CPU has ample headroom.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for the RTX 2060 in Inside?*

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 provides the highest frame rates, with the Low preset achieving 256 FPS and Medium achieving 205 FPS. At 2560x1440, Medium still delivers 147 FPS, making it viable for high-refresh displays. For 4K, only the Low preset (116 FPS) offers a consistently smooth experience.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, which is 0% different from the GTX 580, 0.1% higher than the Radeon 680M, 0.6% higher than the RTX 3050 OEM, and 0.8% higher than the RX 7600.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700X bottlenecking the RTX 2060 in this game?

A: No. The CPU has an average benchmark score of 35909, placing it in the 85th percentile, while the GPU is in the 58th percentile. The resolution scaling data shows frame rates dropping with resolution, indicating the GPU is the limiting component, not the CPU.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The difference is minimal. High averages 128 FPS, while Ultra averages 122 FPS, a gap of only 6 FPS. This suggests Ultra provides little performance benefit over High at this resolution.

*Q: Does the RTX 2060’s 6 GB VRAM cause issues in Inside?*

A: No. The game is a puzzle platformer with modest graphics requirements, and the measured frame rates show no signs of VRAM-related stuttering, as evidenced by the stable minimum frame rates at Medium settings.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 2915 out of 3716 combos, placing it in the lower half of the field. This is primarily due to the GPU’s 58th percentile performance, which limits the overall results despite the CPU’s high 85th percentile standing.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X provides the computational foundation for this combo, and its specifications indicate it is more than capable of feeding the RTX 2060 in Inside. The CPU features 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache, which is ample for this game’s data access patterns. The processor uses the AM5 socket and supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 7 7700X scores 1987 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 19088 in multi-core, indicating strong single-threaded performance that is beneficial for games that rely on a few threads. The Geekbench scores of 2289 single-core and 12451 multi-core reinforce this, as does a 3DMark single-thread score of 1090. The CPU’s passmark single-thread score is 4190, and its multithread score is 35686, showing balanced performance across both metrics. The nearest rival, the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, is only 0.3% behind in average score, while the Intel Core 7 250H is 0.5% behind, confirming that the 7700X is performing at the top of its class.

Given that Inside is a puzzle platformer from 2016, it is unlikely to utilize more than a few cores, and the 7700X’s high boost clock of 5.40 GHz ensures that single-threaded tasks are handled efficiently. The CPU’s 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs means it is significantly above average, and the measured FPS data shows no indications of CPU bottlenecking. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 256 FPS, which is well within the CPU’s capability to maintain. Even at 4K, where frame rates drop to 55-116 FPS, the CPU has ample headroom to process game logic and physics without becoming a limiting factor. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration is overkill for this title, but it ensures that the system is future-proof for more demanding games, even if the current GPU holds back overall performance.